by admin | Jan 27, 2015 | Church, Creative, Creative Process, Creativity, Leadership
Asking questions is vital to a team’s success. Knowing when to ask them is an art. We have all been in those brainstorming meetings where we are trying our best to be brave and share an idea we know is only half baked but we think that if we can just get it out it...
by admin | Oct 8, 2014 | Creative, Creative Process, encourage, inspiration, Leadership
Being creative requires getting out of the norm. In order to get out of the norm it requires us to think differently. When trying to think different it is important to remember it starts with YOU! It is ok to define yourself. Identify your strengths and weaknesses and...
by admin | Sep 2, 2014 | Creative, Creative Process, Creativity, inspiration, Leadership, Uncategorized
Every day we are going to get better or worse but we will never stay the same. One of the biggest reasons innovation doesn’t soar in organization is because amazing people like us fall victim to excuses. Excuses are a waste of time and energy. Excuses like: I...
by admin | Jul 24, 2014 | Church, Communication, Creative, Creative Process, Creativity, encourage, inspiration
If we’re not growing, we’re shrinking – there’s no neutral. John Wooden, the hall of fame basketball coach, once said: “If I am through learning, I am through.” Some of our most important creative lessons live right in front of us but we’re often too busy to notice....
by admin | Jul 8, 2014 | Creative, Creative Process, Creativity
I go to work every day with the hope that we can make something new. I am always amazed at the power a new idea has to spark momentum. It invigorates and energizes people. It births possibility and inspires what could be next. It doesn’t always happen, but when...
by admin | Jun 3, 2014 | Church, Church Programming, Creative, Creative Process, Creativity
I kept hearing a very sad, funny, and scary conversation happening in the halls and in meetings. “I wish I could prioritize being creative.” “I don’t have time to invest in my own creativity.” “If only we could prioritize being...